Ake completes City move

The defender's transfer fee is the first of a kind for Bournemouth.

Ake completes City move
Nathan Ake

Nathan Ake has completed a move to Manchester City for a club-record fee of £41m.

The 25-year-old Dutch international has put pen-to-paper on a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium.

 

 

The Bournemouth defender underwent medicals on Wednesday and officially finalized his move.

He made 121 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals including memorable winners against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, and swept the board of the end of season awards in 2018.

“City have been the best side in England over the course of the last decade,” he told Mancity.com.

“Coming here is a dream for me. This is a top side full of world-class players. Everywhere you look in this squad there are big names with international pedigree.

“Pep is a manager admired across the world – what he’s done in the game speaks for itself. The success he’s had is unbelievable and the style of football he plays really appeals to me.

“I know I’m going to have to work hard to get into the side, but that’s what I’m here to do. I’ll do whatever I can to make an impact and help the team win silverware.”

 

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AFC Bournemouth chief executive, Neill Blake praised the hard work of the defender and credited him for his outstanding time with the Cherries.

 “Nathan has been an integral part of the club’s success in recent years and I cannot speak highly enough of him,” explained

“Not only has he been outstanding on the pitch for us, but he has also been a fantastic servant and a model professional.

“Losing your best players is never easy but Nathan fully deserves this move and he leaves with our best wishes. We are delighted that this will give him the opportunity to showcase his talents at the very highest level.

“As a club, we look to recruit young, talented players with potential, and Nathan’s move illustrates that AFC Bournemouth can provide a pathway to some of the biggest clubs in Europe.”

Ake is City's second signing as he joins Ferran Torres secured from Valencia on Tuesday.